Age, Biography and Wiki
Birth Day | July 10, 1921 |
Birth Place | Brookline, MA |
Age | 99 YEARS OLD |
Died On | Aug 11, 2009 (age 88) |
Birth Sign | Cancer |
Net worth: $100 Million (2024)
About
Founder of the Special Olympics who dedicated her life to improving those of individuals with disabilities.
Before Fame
Inspired by her mentally disabled sister, Rosemary, she launched a summer day camp for the disabled in her backyard.
Trivia
Her one-woman operation eventually grew into an annual international event with over 3 million participants.
Family Life
She was born in Brookline, Massachusetts, the fifth of nine children. Robert and were her brothers.
Associated With
From humble beginnings, her program for the disabled came to involve world Leaders, like Princess Charlene of Monaco, who served as the Special Olympics Ambassador.